The third film in the franchise promises to expand the scope of our understanding of life on the alien planet Pandora, but good luck trying to parse what that means from this visually stunning first look.

The follow-up to 'The Way of Water' teases a spectacular epic that includes volcano fights, family tragedy and intense action. Fan reactions are over the top: "Yup, another billion to James Cameron."

With Avatar: The Way of Water, Cameron took a deeper dive into the world of the Na’vi tribe, with Jake Sully being a part of the people now. Although the film featured a core theme of connectivity, The Way of Water also depicted a forceful and intensified attempt at humans’ colonization of Pandora.